http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/8360380.stm
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A woman convicted of murder has gone on the run during an escorted visit to the shops in south London.
Patricia Gillette, 41, from Streatham, south London, was detained indefinitely in 2007 for killing Mark Murphy, 38, at his home in Streatham in August 2006.
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So indefinately means 2 and bit years.
I can understand she was probably suffering from pretty severe mental illness so the length of sentence isn't really the problem. The main issue is
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Det Supt Gary Gornell said: "This individual is dangerous and we need to apprehend her as soon as possible. If anyone sees her, please don't approach her, but call police immediately."
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So she is dangerous and not to be approached. Why on earth was she even considered for outside visits in, I assume, preparation for her release back into the community.
I might be off the track but surely detained indefinately means until they are no longer a risk to the public before thinking about turfing them out of care.